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Walking Tour in Philadelphia City - Sights - People - Liberty Bell - USA
We walked in Philadelphia, on the road to the Liberty Bell.
The Declaration of Independence was written and read publicly here in 1776. When you tour Philadelphia, you’ll get a sense of the history that permeates the city through its numerous monuments, symbols, and other landmarks, such as the First Bank of the United States and the warship USS Olympia. Don’t forget to stop by the Liberty Bell and the remains of the Eastern State Penitentiary, which housed notorious criminals like Al Capone.
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Philadelphia: The Great Experiment (A Lost World)
Carrie Hogan discusses Peter Minuit's familiarization with the land of the New Sweden Colony.
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The National Italian Museum of America: Our Vision
Plans are underway for The National Italian Museum of America (NIMA) as we begin to raise awareness and nationwide support for the project. VISIT: nationalitalianmuseum.org
Help us launch a national museum that celebrates the history, contributions, and culture of Italians within the United States. We envision a one-of-a-kind, hands-on, experiential museum of Italian-American history where history, art, culture, and traditions come to life! The National Italian Museum of America will be in Philadelphia, home to the second largest Italian-American population in the United States.
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The National Italian Museum of America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed under the name The Italian Culture & History Museum of Philadelphia.
Our visit to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Philly The city of brotherly love!
Philadelphia, which is Greek for brotherly love (from Philos, love or friendship, and Delphos, brother) Founded by William Penn, Penn As a Quaker, Penn had experienced religious persecution and wanted his colony to be a place where anyone could worship freely.
With centuries of culture and personality built up, the breathing city of Philadelphia exemplifies “brotherly or sisterly love” in its own fashion. Its sports fans are known to be the most loyal and passionate in the business, while it’s often a tough love, it’s a love for sure. The music in Philadelphia is one of a kind, and it’s developed historically standout sounds in the hip-hop and indie rock spaces. On top of it all, Philly is a city that shares its cheesesteaks, art museums, festivals, and personalities with all of its visitors, just like a sibling you grew up alongside.
Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania and, at the time of the American Revolution, was the largest and most important city in America. Founded by William Penn as a place of religious tolerance, its spirit infused the early steps towards independence.
The first European settlers on the site were Swedes, who established a community at the mouth of the Schuykill not later than 1643. England, however, established its control over the entire region, and in 1681, King Charles II made William Penn a grant of land that became Pennsylvania.
An advance group was sent that year, and Penn followed in 1682. They established Philadelphia in the southeast corner of the colony, following a plan for the town's development. Philadephia's guiding principle was tolerance towards all faiths. Philadelphia attracted people from all over Europe, with such Quakers as Penn especially well represented. The city developed a thriving trade with the West Indies and soon became the largest and most important city in the colonies. It received its city charter in 1701.
Philadelphia's most famous citizen in the 18th century was Benjamin Franklin, widely considered to be one of that century's foremost scientists, in addition to one of the guiding lights of the Revolution. The First and Second Continental congresses were held in Philadelphia, and the city served as the nation's unofficial capital throughout the War of Independence, except for the period between September 26, 1777, and June 18, 1778, when it was held by the British. Following the war, the convention that produced the Constitution (text) was held in Philadelphia.
By the time of the first census in 1790, New York had passed Philadelphia in size. During the first half of the 19th century, important suburbs grew up around Philadelphia, including Kensington, Moyamensing, Northern Liberties, Southwark, and Spring Garden, which ranked among the country's top 100 places in the national census.
By mid-century, Philadelphia had dropped to fourth place in population. In 1854, the Pennsylvania legislature redrew the boundaries of Philadelphia to include the entire county, which boosted the city's population back to second. It held that position until overtaken by Chicago in the census of 1890.
In 1876, Philadelphia hosted one of the country's first international expositions, to commemorate the centennial of the Declaration of Independence. Held at Fairmont Park from May 10 to November 10, the exposition displayed industries from 50 countries.
Philadelphia, cradle of America's dream of freedom, is home to the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution (narrative), great documents that cried out, “Let Freedom Ring, like the Liberty Bell. Amidst the ordinary citizens of Philadelphia, gathered in the humble Carpenter's Hall on Chestnut Street, the Colonial Fathers gave voice and life to those freedoms at the First Continental Congress.
Many historic sites in Philadelphia have been restored or rebuilt to help preserve the nation’s heritage as a free people. Providing fitting homage to these places, a place of hallowed ground was sanctified, the Independence National Historical Park. On these grounds is Independence Hall, where the Declaration and the Constitution reside. The home of Betsy Ross still stands on Arch Street.
Philadelphia also is one of America's leading cultural centers. The University of Philadelphia, established in 1740, occupies a 120-acre campus in West Philadelphia. The Academy of Natural Science, the oldest institution of its kind in America, was founded in 1805. The Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest zoological garden in the nation, houses 1,600 rare and exotic animals. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, founded in 1876, displays some of the world's finest Impressionist art. Philadelphia's own Washington Monument stands in front of the art museum as if to guard the collections within.
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Places to see in ( Philadelphia - USA )
Places to see in ( Philadelphia - USA )
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s largest city, is notable for its rich history, on display at the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall (where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed) and other American Revolutionary sites. Also iconic are the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, immortalized by Sylvester Stallone’s triumphant run in the film Rocky.
Blessed with the glamour and culture of a big city, 'Philly' as it's affectionately known, also delights visitors with its rich history and small-town charm. By the late 19th century Philly had evolved into the 'Workshop of the World.' Its industries generated abundant wealth, which funded large construction projects, including City Hall and the Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, and filled cultural storehouses such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Penn Museum. Experiments in architecture and social policy resulted in buildings like Eastern State Penitentiary, while philanthropist Dr Albert C Barnes built up an astounding collection of art for public consumption. This spirit of civic pride and sharing continues in contemporary projects such as Isaiah Zagar's Philadelphia's Magic Gardens.
Declared a World Heritage City by Unesco in 2015, Philadelphia was at the heart of US colonial and revolutionary history. Founded by British Quaker William Penn in the late 17th century, the 'City of Brotherly Love' cherishes and protects its earliest days within the Independence National Historical Park of the Old City. Visiting original institutions such as Independence Hall and the seeing iconic landmarks like the Liberty Bell will help you appreciate the deep passion for freedom that motivated the new nation's founders. Excellent museums devoted to the Constitution, the American Revolution and Benjamin Franklin round out that education.
Philadelphia is home to many national historical sites that relate to the founding of the United States. Independence National Historical Park is the center of these historical landmarks being one of the country's 22 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, and the Liberty Bell are the city's most famous attractions. Other national historic sites include the homes of Edgar Allan Poe and Thaddeus Kosciuszko, early government buildings like the First and Second Banks of the United States, Fort Mifflin, and the Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church.
The city contains many art museums, such as the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the Rodin Museum, which holds the largest collection of work by Auguste Rodin outside France. The city's major art museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, is one of the largest art museums in the world. The long flight of steps to the Art Museum's main entrance became famous after the film Rocky (1976).
A lot to see in Philadelphia such as :
Independence Hall
Liberty Bell
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Independence National Historical Park
Philadelphia City Hall
Art Museum Steps
Reading Terminal Market
Eastern State Penitentiary
Old City
Franklin Institute
Philadelphia Zoo
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Rodin Museum
Adventure Aquarium
Barnes Foundation
Please Touch Museum
Elfreth's Alley
Love Park
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Betsy Ross House
South Street
Franklin Square
Penn's Landing
Italian Market, Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Rittenhouse Square
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
USS New Jersey (BB-62)
Penn Museum
Ben Franklin Bridge
Independence Seaport Museum
Chinatown
One Liberty Observation Deck
Rocky Statue
ONE Liberty Place
Wissahickon Valley Park
Spruce Street Harbor Park
Wissahickon Creek
Museum of the American Revolution
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
United States Mint
Bartram's Garden
Rittenhouse Square
Fishtown
Fragments of Franklin Court
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse
Society Hill
( Philadelphia - USA ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Philadelphia . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Philadelphia - USA
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Liberty Bell, Thaddeus Kosciuszko and Gloria Dei National Historic Sites, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Day 19-3 9-17-17 We visit the Liberty Bell, Thaddeus Kosciuszko and Gloria Dei National Historic Sites,
{Built Circa 1645} - Printz's (Old Swedes) Mill in Darby, PA
The first European water-powered mill in PA. Built circa 1645 by Johann Printz, the Governor of the first European settlement in PA, the New Sweden Colony. This is what's left of the mill in Darby, PA. The mill is next to the historic Blue Bell Inn, built in 1766, where Geogre Washington passed with the Continental Army and skirmished with the British, leaving 5 Americans bayoneted.
Swedish emigration to the United States
00:00:00 Introduction : Swedish emigration to the United States
00:02:47 Part 1: Early history: the Swedish-American dream
00:05:45 Part 2: 19th century
00:06:47 Chapter 1: European mass emigration: push and pull
00:08:35 Chapter 2: Crossing the Atlantic
00:11:59 Chapter 3: Mid-19th century
00:17:41 Chapter 4: Late 19th century
00:25:55 Chapter 5: Religious confusion
00:26:34 Part 3: 20th century
00:26:34 Chapter 1: Parliamentary Emigration Commission 1907–1913
00:30:02 Part 4: Swedish Americans
00:31:41 Chapter 1: Memory
00:33:46 Postscript : Information about this video and recording.
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1876 A Centennial Exhibition
How Maryland Lost Land to Pennsylvania and Delaware
A video explaining the history of Maryland's border loss to Pennsylvania and Delaware, and how these three colonies formed and shaped each other.
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Campbell, Joseph Andrew. Genealogical Account of the Ancestors in America of Joseph Andrew Kelly Campbell and Elizabeth Edith Deal (His Wife). Privately Printed, 1921.
Doutrich, Paul. CRESAP'S WAR: EXPANSION AND CONFLICT IN
THE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Accessed 2019.
Jordan, Louis. “A Brief Outline of the History of New Netherland.” A Brief Outline of the History of New Netherland, coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/ColCoinIntros/NNHistory.html.
The Federal and State Constitutions Colonial Charters, and Other Organic Laws of the States, Territories, and Colonies Now or Heretofore Forming the United States of America
Compiled and Edited Under the Act of Congress of June 30, 1906 by Francis Newton Thorpe
“First Settlement.” PENNSYLVANIA-GERMAN SOCIETY: Proceeding and Addresses at Philadelphia, Pa;, October 17, ... 1913 (Classic Reprint), by PENNSYLVANIA-GERMAN SOCIETY, FORGOTTEN Books, 2016, pp. 50–65.
Washington, DC : Government Printing Office, 1909.
Shaler, John. “PHMC Pennsylvania Charter.” Pennsylvania Charter | PHMC > Our Documentary Heritage, 2015, phmc.state.pa.us/portal/communities/documents/1681-1776/pennsylvania-charter.html.
“Chapter 4.” FRONTIER COUNTRY: the Politics of War in Early Pennsylvania, by PATRICK SPERO, UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA PR, 2018.
Being Betsy: Why Living History Matters | Carol Spacht | TEDxWilmingtonSalon
What if you had an opportunity to meet someone from the past? What would you ask them? Carol Spacht portrays the iconic role of Betsy Ross, flag maker of the United States, and shares how first-person interpretation makes history real and relevant to new generations.
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Carol Spacht appears weekly at the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia, where she portrays our nation’s best-known flagmaker. Offering twenty-five years of experience in living history, Mrs. Spacht trains “History Makers” in the art and craft of first-person interpretation for Historic Philadelphia, Inc. As an historic interpreter, she also portrays Martha Washington, our “first” First Lady, and Juliette Gordon Low, the Founder of the Girl Scouts of America. Mrs. Spacht presents interactive educational programs throughout the Philadelphia region. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at
PHILADELPHIA - WikiVidi Documentary
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the sixth-most populous city in the United States, with an estimated population of 1,567,872 and more than 6 million in the seventh-largest metropolitan statistical area, . Philadelphia is the economic and cultural anchor of the Delaware Valleya region located in the Northeastern United States at the confluence of the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers with 7.2 million people residing in the eighth-largest combined statistical area in the United States. In 1682, William Penn, an English Quaker, founded the city to serve as capital of the Pennsylvania Colony. Philadelphia played an instrumental role in the American Revolution as a meeting place for the Founding Fathers of the United States, who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the Constitution in 1787. Several other key Philadelphia events during the Revolution include the First and Second Continental Congress, the preservation of the Liberty Bell, ...
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00:17:19: Topography
00:18:43: City planning
00:21:46: Architecture
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00:41:08: Religion
00:43:11: Languages
00:44:04: Dialect
00:45:06: Economy
00:48:29: Culture
00:50:47: Arts
00:55:09: Cuisine
00:56:38: Marijuana
00:56:59: Sports
01:01:18: Olympic bidding
01:02:35: Parks
01:03:30: Law and government
01:04:56: Courts
01:07:30: Politics
01:11:38: Crime
01:15:29: Primary and secondary education
01:18:18: Higher education
01:19:59: Newspapers
01:21:37: Radio and television
01:25:27: Transportation
01:27:10: Airports
01:28:08: Roads
01:31:31: Bus service
01:32:33: Rail
01:34:41: Walkability
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Earliest Surviving Photographs of Events and Things: Part III
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Niagara Falls, Canada, by Hugh Pattinson, 1840:
Water jousting, Saône River, Lyon, France, 1842:
American museum interior, Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, 1843:
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C., 1843.
Militia in front of Girard Bank during Nativist Riots, Philadelphia, 1844:
Men playing golf, by Robert Adamson and David Octavius Hill, c. 1845:
Streak of lightning, St. Louis, Missouri, by Thomas Easterly, 1847:
Hunsdonbury Club and Royal Artillery playing cricket, Hertfordshire, by Roger Fenton, 1857:
John Steiner balloon, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1857:
Baseball game during the Civil War, Fort Pulaski, Georgia, 1863:
Photo taken from Alfred Nobel rocket, Sweden, 1897:
Combat gun camera photograph taken while shooting down a German Albatros D.III during WWI, France, by Georges Guynemer, 1917:
Supreme Court of the United States in session in the Old
Senate Chamber, Washington D.C., by Erich Salomon, 1932:
Curvature of the earth visible during 72,395 feet ascent in the Explorer II balloon, South Dakota, by Lt. Col. Albert W. Stevens, 1935:
Far side of the moon, by Soviet space probe Luna 3, 1959:
Surface of Mars, by NASA's Viking 1 Lander, 1976:
Song: Softly, Unawares by the John Philip Sousa Band, 1910.
People celebrate in Philadelphia as American labor leader David Dubinsky receives...HD Stock Footage
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People celebrate in Philadelphia as American labor leader David Dubinsky receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Celebration in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Buildings along the sides of a street. Buses passing on the street. A banner on a bus reads: 'Philadelphia congratulates David Dubinsky'. American labor leader David Dubinsky being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. People march on a street. They wear caps. Officials discuss amongst themselves. A large crowd gathers in a hall. Dignitaries arrive for the celebration. They greet David Dubinsky. Dignitaries and officials seated on chairs. Location: Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Date: 1969.
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Delaware County Historical Society Tours and Presentations
This is a trailer of the different ways the DCHS's Curriculum Support Committee
Philadelphia Day Trip, 2019
When we go on family trips, we always look for fun day trips when we're in a particular part of the country. This year, when on the East Coast visiting family, we took a fun day trip into Philadelphia with our kids. We did the normal tourist things on a different day trip (Redding Terminal Market, Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, etc), so this time, we wanted to visit some lesser traveled but still popular spots.
We visited five different places over the course of 4-5 hours. We were totally relaxed and my 7 and 9 year olds didn't feel rushed at all. There are so many things to do in Philly, but we chose to concentrate on two areas. First, we parked at the Eastern State Penitentiary, which was an incredibly fun (and spooky) exhibit to wonder through. The Penitentiary is the first prison of its kind and fascinating for all of us. There's a self-guided audio tour which gives you a great sense of the history around the site. From there, we walked half a block to Pete's Famous Pizza to eat a Cheesesteak sandwich for lunch. I know some of you are saying that we missed an opportunity to go to one of the big three cheesesteak places, but we were looking for a quick bite and Pete's was exactly on our way to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Pete's did not disappoint and the kids loved tasting their first Cheesesteak. From there, we went to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This time, we didn't actually go into the museum, we simply relived the famous Rocky scene, by running up the steps of the exterior of the museum. The views from the top are spectacular! Next, we walked back to our car and drove about 20 minutes to Philadelphia's Magic Gardens. There are no words to describe the mosaic art we saw on our visit. As you can see in the video, the exhibit represents decades of tile (and other artifacts) work by artist Isaiah Zagar. It's quirky, funky and fun! We enjoyed wondering around the space for about 30-45 minutes before walking to our final stop of the day, Philadelphia's Italian Market. This is for sure an off the beaten track kind of place and well worth the visit. The streets had awesome vegetable vendors and the Italian stores were awesome! If you choose on or all of these places, you won't be disappointed, we all certainly had a blast. Thanks for watching!
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The Historical Society of Frankford - Centennial Challenge - 2005
The society was organized in 1905, and chartered in 1920, for the purpose of promoting historical study, especially the social history and traditions of Frankford and vicinity. Purchases are made with the general society fund; outright gifts only are acceptable. The society is housed in a two-and one-half story, fireproof, stone, brick, and steel building, constructed in 1930. Space of manuscripts is adequate.
Holdings
The materials relate entirely to the Frankford section of Philadelphia and include: Deeds, leases, grants, releases, etc., 1681-1887; aldermen's court dockets, accounts, and school records, 1824-1925; account books of various business enterprises, including the Oxford-Provident Building and Loan Association, the earliest in the United States, 1831-1863; fire companies, 1793-1871; Philanthropic Society and Lyceum records; Civil War records; historical sketches; genealogical material relating to local families; and miscellaneous personal and business correspondence.
There are 250 volumes, plus 1,000 pieces, all of which are arranged: Deeds, alphabetically by name of grantor, and chronologically thereunder; general material, alphabetically by name of author, and chronologically thereunder. Accessions are cataloged, and 1,250 card (three by five) catalog the pieces.
Material is available to accredited researchers upon application to the secretary or other officer of the society. — Papers Read Before the Society, III, No. 5 (1937), Smedley Caroline W.
Historical Society of Frankford is a Repository For Northeast Philadelphia History
Frankford was the gateway to our colonial capital in the Keystone State, & to the whole of our national history.
Serving the Great Northeast — from Northern Liberties & Kensington to Byberry; from the River Delaware to the Township of Cheltenham. The Society welcomes as members all who are interested.
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PACSCL Photograph Directory - Part 14
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF FRANKFORD
Historical Society of Frankford
1507 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124.
Mail to: Diane Sadler 1319 Sellers Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124.
Voice 215-533-1069. FAX -----no
Hours by appointment.
Photograph
Contact Person(s): Staff on Duty
Access and Research: C
Loan and Photocopy Service: B, F
Reproduction Service: D
Fees Charged
Photocopying: N/A
In-House Photographic Shooting: Yes
Copy Prints: Yes
Loans: No
Editorial Reproduction: No
Advertising Reproduction: Yes
Reproduction
Fees: B
Turn-Around Time: D
Use/Publication Policies
Editorial: Yes
Editorial and Advertising: Yes
Exhibit: Yes
Lists: B
NOTE: Description prepared by grant staff.
-001 Society Photograph Collection , ca. 1860-1950, 2,000 items.
[AL, BW, DG, GN, LA, LB, PC, ST]
Images depict buildings, schools, churches, organizations, homes, and special events in Frankford and the surrounding area. Of particular interest are the depictions of fire companies, the Jolly Post Tavern, the elevated railroad, and Willow Grove Amusement Park. Photographers include the Keystone View Co. and John Schofield.
-002 Glass Slide Collection , ca. 1880-1920, 2,000 items.
[GN, LA]
Images of buildings, streets, churches, and homes in the Frankford area. Of particular interest are the Jolly Post Inn, Friends Meeting House, and Reading Railroad station.
-003 General Portrait Collection , ca. 1860-1920, 142 items.
[AL, BW, CC, CV, DG]
Mostly identified portraits of prominent persons in the Frankford area including businessmen, pastors, doctors, lawyers, and military veterans and their wives. Photographers include Gutekunst, Applegate, Dunshee, Schofield, Sarony, Dean, Chandler & Sheetz, Seeler, Cheelman, Baumgarten, MacIntire, Rhoads and Taylor.
-004 T. Comly Hunter Collection , ca. 1880-1920, 500 items.
[AL, BW]
Images depict buildings, homes, churches, farms, fire companies, hotels, and schools in the Frankford area. Also includes materials on T. Comly Hunter, one of the founders of the Society, and his family.
-005 Lincoln Cartledge Collection , ca. 1870-1920, 0.5 lf.
[AL, BW]
Depictions of the Pennypack Creek and Holmesburg section photographed by Cartledge. Includes nature scenes and local establishments such as Pennypack Print Works and Village and Rowland's Mill.
-006 Guernsey A. Hallowell Collection , ca. 1870-1920, 180 items.
[AL, BW]
Images include churches, buildings, homes, businesses, bridges, schools, hotels, fire houses, and mills. Also of interest are the photographs of the railroad station, Fairmount Park, and an African American church.
Currently (March 2013), The Historical Society of Frankford has been temporarily forced to be a Closed Stack Library.
The Largest Submarine in The U.S. Navy
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Pennsbury Manor in Bucks County
Step back into time and experience historic Bucks County at the Pennsbury Manor, the 17th Century country estate of William Penn. This 43-acre estate, located along the scenic Delaware River, welcomes visitors to tour the grounds and learn what life was like during the Colonial days.